As the elected head of the City of London Corporation, the Lord Mayor is a major spokesperson and senior representative for the City, travelling widely and receiving many foreign government and business delegations in London. A key responsibility is to promote the UK-based financial services industry and related businesses, both at home and abroad. The role, based at the Mansion House for the Lord Mayors’ year in office, also involves a civic and charitable aspect, as well as a commitment to provide hospitality for a wide range of business, national and local interests.
The Head of Programmes, will be responsible for managing and leading the Programme Office, implementing the Lord Mayor’s programme of foreign visits to some 20-25 countries each year, visits to other parts of the UK, and a wide range of City-based visits, meetings and events. As a key member of the Mansion House senior management team, the Head of Programmes will help develop new ideas and activities to support the Lord Mayor’s role and profile, and will deputise, as necessary, for the Private Secretary and Chief of Staff on all matters concerning the Lord Mayor’s programme.
Applicants will have proven managerial skills and an aptitude for achieving efficiencies and improvements. They will have direct experience of organising business-oriented activities, preferably in a Ministerial private office or similar VIP environment. Applicants need to have astute political awareness and an ability to communicate effectively at senior levels. The successful candidate will be prepared to work irregular hours, including some evenings and weekends.
Closing Date is: 12 Noon on 7th December 2016
Interviews are expected to be held on the 16 and 20 December 2016.
Apply via the Apply button. Alternatively please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hour answerphone) quoting reference MH052. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.
The City of London is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
